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A Clockwork Orange

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86% Tomatometer 84 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.
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Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.

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Pauline Kael The New Yorker 09/12/2023
I can’t accept that Kubrick is merely reflecting this post-assassinations, post-Manson mood; I think he’s catering to it. I think he wants to dig it. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 09/21/2021
A stone-cold classic, no getting around the fact... Go to Full Review Charles Champlin Los Angeles Times 12/21/2020
I'm afraid I found A Clockwork Orange brilliant but disappointing, its moments of power offset by an overwrought stridency and its message overbalanced by the medium. Go to Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews 10/20/2024
3.5/5
Kubrick creates a harsh and unforgiving picture of society in this film, a society that thinks in black and white refusing to entertain color. The quick and easy fix is seemingly the only one worth indulging in. Go to Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine 07/04/2024
5/5
Kubrick, ever the provocateur, would probably enjoy its enduring legacy, and recoil at the same time. Go to Full Review Rory Doherty InSession Film 06/13/2024
The rare Kubrick film that feels like a misfire, and although the impeccable filmmaking techniques are still admirable, it’ll be tough appreciating the full effect of the shocking content when you’re checking your watch every five minutes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thomas p Sep 22 brilliant one of the best movies ever See more Rachel G. @RaeTom 19h "Clockwork Cringe" A movie I truly regret watching. I was deeply disturbed by it and the "hedonistic" exploits of this character caused me to rush to the nearest toilet. But I muddled through it bc my friend loves it and she wanted me to see it. Im a REALLY good friend. I highly recommend "thatyoudontwatchthismovie" See more Byron H. @HalloweenII 2d 4/4 A benchmark in cinema, arguably Kubrick's best film. Ahead of its time, the science aspect of the film may be a practice that's coming. See more KING P. @KING_PALM Dec 5 Easily one of Kubrick’s most gripping films. It truly leaves you thinking about it for weeks after watching. See more Madam D Nov 26 When I first saw this film many years ago I hated it. Watched it again & found it off-the-wall enough to be black humor. However, the slang still makes it nearly unwatchable. See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 16 When I first watched it, I went into it cold. Not a good idea at all. This is one of the most disturbing movies I've seen. (Terrifier's are #1). I find it fascinating that it got a 93% audience score. I believe it, but at the same time, it's hard to believe. I'd really want to see it in theater's. P.S. WHY IN THE HELL IS THIS RATED 17+ ON CSM???!!! WHEN THIS MOVIE CAME OUT, PEOPLE WERE COMITTING CRIMES ACCORDING TO THE MOVIE, AND THE DIRECTOR HIMSELF HAD TO TAKE IT DOWN! AND THEY'RE SAYING IT'S FOR 17 YEAR OLDS??? ABSOLUTELY MORTIFIED. OBVIOUSLY 18+!!! See more Read all reviews
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Stanley Kubrick

Director

Malcolm McDowell

Alex DeLarge

Patrick Magee

Frank Alexander

Michael Bates

Chief Guard Barnes

Warren Clarke

Dim

John Clive

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Synopsis In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Anthony Burgess
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Hawk Films, Polaris Productions, Warner Brothers
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1971, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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